Appearance: Medium to deep garnet-red color with violet edges; medium body and clear, intense structure.
Aroma: Expressive and elegant nose with floral notes (violets, lavender), currants and cherry-like tones, graphite, natural mineral notes, tobacco, and spices.
Palate: Full-bodied and well-structured. Fruit (black cherry, blackberries, currants) interweaves with minerality and subtle spices. The tannins are fine-grained and “grippy”; the structure is very elegant.
Finish: Long-lasting, perfumed aftertaste with mineral and fruit nuances. The structure is strong yet remains elegant. For optimal enjoyment, it needs at least five years; aging potential from 2026 to 2045+.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Type | Rich red |
| Variety | Blend |
| % Alcohol | 13.5 |
| James Suckling | 99 |
| decanter | Platinum |
| Wine Spectator | 95 |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | France |
| falstaff | 97 |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 0.75 |
| Wine Type | red wine |
| Natural wine | Natural wine |
| Brand | Chateau Haut-Bailly |
| Producer | Chateau Haut-Bailly |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Robert Parker | 98 |
| Sugar Level | dry |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 16 - 18 °C |
| Wine clasification | still wine |
| Wine Enthusiast | 97 |